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FRIDAY, NOV. 8

Roblin Steel Coffee Club

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends welcome.

Sinclairville Samplers

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc. No registration required.

Flag Raising and Haudenosaunee Cultural Fair

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. The Center will raise the Six Nations flag which represents the unity of Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora nations. Remarks from elected representatives of the Seneca Nation, New York State. Indigenous dishes, art. Craft workshops available for public participation.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Needle Felting workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Adults, children 10+ with an adult. $12 materials fee. With loal artist Emma De La Laine. Registration required. Call 716 872-8051.

SUNY Fredonia Officer of Veterans Affairs Veterans Remembrance Ceremony

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, Multi-purpose room, 3:30 p.m. Public invited, free event. Remembers, honors, shows gratitude for all who have served in the many branches of the Armed Forces. Presentations of scholarships.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School presents: “Annie”

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Tickets $12. Call 716 366-0630.

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: America’s Got Talent quarterfinalist “Puddles Pity Party”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. The 7 foot clown with the golden voice performs standards, pop hits, more. Tickets $32.50 to $133.50. See reglenna.com for tickets.

Fredonia Dance Program presents: Merrins Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Choreography by dance faculty, guest artists. Styles from contemporary ballet, jazz to musical theatre, commercial contemporary.

Fredonia World Mallet Ensembles

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 9

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser

Applebees’ Restaurant, 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 8 to 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the NCCF Service Learning Program. Also a basket raffle, be a philanthropist contest.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

JCC Veterans Day 5k run/walk

Jamestown Campus Physical Education Complex parking lot, registration at 10 a.m., race starts at 11 a.m. $10 students, $20 community members. Register online at sunyjcc.edu/events. Proceeds support JCC’sVeterans Scholarship Fund and club activities.

Veterans Recognition Breakfast

American Legion Samuel Derby Post 556, 9 Meadows Lane, Frewsburg. 10 a.m. Free meal of scrambled eggs, home fries, pancakes, sausage, bacon, tropical fruit, toast, coffee, teas, juice for veterans and their guest. Co-sponsored by the Jamestown Consistory of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Don’t need to be a member of the Scottish Rite to enjoy this free breakfast. Non-veteran Scottish Rite members, Masons, guests $10 each. Speaker: Mel Feather. TOpic: “My Time in Vietnam.” Casual attire. RSVP to Lance Parker at 716 672-9756.

Pet Pantry annual Holiday Craft Show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Ag & Expo Building, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking. $1 admission benefits the Pet Pantry. Door prizes, food available.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Writers’ workshop with John Brantingham

15 Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Runs first four Saturdays in November. Bring a bag lunch, a laptop. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

On the Homefront Exhibit Opening at Fenton History Center

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience what daily life in Jamestown was like during WWII. Free admission, refreshments.

Anderson-Lee Library Native American Heritage Month Presentation “I’m a Little Smoke Dancer” with local author Darelyn Spruce

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 p.m. Free, for children and their grown-ups, pre-register at 716 934-3468.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: reception for exhibit “Paper and Ink”

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 2 p.m. Exhibition of illustrative work of current students, alumni of SUNY Fredonia Department of Visual Arts New Media.

Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. The public is welcome to see the dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week by leaving a message at 716 672-1991; press “1” for dogs or “2” for cats. One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.

Food drive to benefit Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Thanksgiving Day food program

Town of Pomfret, 9 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 3 p.m. Accepting homegrown fruits, vegetables, potatoes, frozen turkeys, complimentary Thanksgiving meal-themed items.

National Theatre Live: “Prima Facie”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Jodie Comer stars in this one-woman show by Suzie Miller. Adult $15, student $10.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School presents: “Annie”

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 1 p.m. Tickets $12. Call 716 366-0630. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Neighborhood Nature program

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For children 10 and up. Hand-on program in the library runs first 4 Saturdays in November. Presenter: Cassadaga Valley science teacher Corinne Kelly. Register at 716 962-5885.

Warrior Relief Fund benefit

Sheridan VFW Post #6390, 2556 Route 20, doors open 3 p.m. Raffle ticket sale and drawing, large basket raffle, 50-50 tickets, music by the Friends. Food available. Warrior Relief Fund will also have new merchandise for sale. The non-profit raises money for veterans.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel drive-thru pulled pork dinner

165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, pick-up starts at 4 p.m. $13 – pulled pork, mac and cheese, baked beans. Tickets at the Central office.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, bread and cookies. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Donna the Buffalo and Charity Nuse Live at The Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown, doors open at 6 p.m., Charity Nuse at 7 p.m., Donna the Buffalo at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $40 at the door.

Turkey, Ham, Basket Party

South Dayton Fire Co Activities Hall, 34 Maple St. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., spins begin at 7 p.m. Family fun event, free refreshments, door prizes, 50/50, large basket raffle.

East Dunkirk Turkey Party

East Dunkirk Firehall, 10949 S. Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Free refreshments.

Cherry Creek Fire Department turkey and ham party

Farrington Hollow Cabins, 7 p.m. Door prizes, refreshments.

Portland Fire Department annual turkey party

6481 W. Main Road, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes, turkeys, hams, more.

Fredonia Dance Program presents: Merrins Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Choreography by dance faculty, guest artists. Styles from contemporary ballet, jazz to musical theatre, commercial contemporary.

SUNDAY, NOV. 10

Ripley Rod & Gun Club Turkey Shoot and Raffle

9820 Rod & Gun Club Road, starts at noon. Food, beverage available for purchase. Bring own ammo.

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 Sons and Auxiliary Veterans activities

228 Maple Ave.

City of Light Spiritualist Church Psychic Spaghetti Luncheon

Lily Dale Firehall, noon to 3 p.m. Spaghetti, meatball, garlic bread, salad, dessert, beverage for $10. 50/50 drawing, bake sale, theme baskets. Mini readings $10 for 10 minutes.

Food drive to benefit Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Thanksgiving Day food program

Town of Pomfret, 9 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 3 p.m. Accepting homegrown fruits, vegetables, potatoes, frozen turkeys, complimentary Thanksgiving meal-themed items.

Fredonia Horn Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

MONDAY, NOV. 11

Free Fishing Days in New York

The fishing license requirements are waived for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters.

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary meeting

Post 6390, 2556 Route 20, 6:30 p.m.